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Object Number
995-29-10/73645
Display Title
Scene of ceramic mudhead figures on volcanic rock
Descriptions
Object Description
Eleven full figured mudheads appear to be made out of commercial clay and maybe molded, mounted on light volcanic rock (scoria). All figures have white shirts, black pants, red moccasins and red heads. Long curve of eight mudheads with rattle in right hand. Drummer at one end and two plates of mixed colored corn and four black squash units in center of scene. Two other mudheads holding rattles in both hands. Dimensions: 11.2 cm high x 10.4 cm wide x 25.7 cm max.. length. * * *Signed on bottom of rock Tony Dallas Hopi
Inventory Description
Sculpture, painted and moulded mudhead figurines (11) dancing
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1980s
Artist
Tony Dallas
Culture
- Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms
Hopi mesas
Dimensions
Overall: 27 x 11.6 x 11.1 cm (10 5/8 x 4 9/16 x 4 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
"Tony Dallas Hopi"; 995-29-10/73645; Tony / Dallas / Hopi; P126
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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